An estimated 16,405 living Americans are named Lorelei.
How rare is Lorelei?
Lorelei is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 699 girls receiving the name in 2025.
How old is the typical Lorelei?
The median age of a living American named Lorelei is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 21 years old.
Is Lorelei still popular?
Yes. Lorelei is holding steady, with 699 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lorelei most common?
Lorelei has its strongest geographic signal in Illinois, where it appears 2.8× more often than the national baseline.
1916Peak 20162025
Peak year
2016
Decline from peak
2.4%
2025
699
All-time
18,189
Diaspora map
Lorelei spread fast — broke out in Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Virginia (2015) and ran high in 34 states within a decade.
Broke out: Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Virginia, 2015 · over-represented in 34 states over 7 years
